Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,220 | $104,506 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.62 | $50.24 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $102,502.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $99,710 | $78,000 | $115,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $97,716 | $76,440 | $112,700 | 99 |
| Tucson | $89,739 | $70,200 | $103,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Physical Therapist in Arizona is $103,220, or about $49.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Physical Therapists is $104,506. Arizona is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level physical therapists in Arizona typically earn from $78,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,170 physical therapist jobs on record and a median salary of $103,220, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, physical therapists rank 90 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 87% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $558,970, Radiologists at $470,640, Surgeons, All Other at $415,980 — all figures are median annual wages for Arizona.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, physical therapists rank 90 of the 712 occupations reported in Arizona — higher than 87% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Arizona | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $558,970 | $110 |
| Radiologists | $470,640 | — |
| Surgeons, All Other | $415,980 | — |
| Neurologists | $409,610 | $80 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $369,720 | $130 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $338,290 | $270 |
Arizona levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 712 occupations in Arizona.